Riesling 2022

Vineyard sorting and a second stage of bunch & berry sorting occurs at the cellar to eliminate all rot. The grapes are pressed, then the juice settles. Grapes from different blocks on the estate are fermented separately and 15% of the wine is fermented in 2500L oval oak vats. Fermentation is stopped on a portion of the wine, which is blended back later, to give the wine its natural sweetness. The rest of the wine is fermented dry and left on the fine lees which add complexity to the wine. The wine is blended and stabilized in preparation for bottling.

The wine is pale with a beautiful green hue. The palate is delicate with elegantly clean and zesty lime notes with great textural feel of the mid palate. There is a great interplay between the naturally retained residual sugar and acidity. Generally regarded as restrained, it displays typical Riesling ‘nervousness’. The mineral core, which is linked to the shale rich soils, adds great complexity, structure, and the lingering after taste. Food Pairing: Gorgonzola and roasted sweet potato salad with honey dressing. Pan fried prawns with paprika, toasted sesame and yoghurt dressing. Roast pork chops with pomegranate and coriander salsa.